Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild. In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. […]
Our seventh Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains is 10 miles with 1400’ elevation gain on the BBT. We will take the Etz Meloy Trail, the newest addition […]
Our eighth Backbone Trail hike in the Santa Monica Mountains will be 17 miles on the BBT on the Sandstone Peak, Chamberlain, Blue Canyon, Wood Canyon, and Ray Miller Trails […]
Hiking, shopping, dining, exploring. Avoid the traffic, stay at Keller for the weekend. Keller Ski Hut is open this weekend. It is a a hostel style lodge located immediately across […]
The Bridge To Nowhere hike is a bucket list hike for many. While the destination is a draw . . . so is the terrain to get there. River crossings […]
Hike #5 in the 2024 Saturdays in the Santa Monica Mountains series is to Eagle Rock (1957'), a moderate 9-miles, 1800' gain outing up Santa Ynez Canyon and the Musch […]
Hike #6 in the 2024 Saturday in the Santa Monica Mountains series, will be an adventurous 9-mile, 2300’ gain loop hike, taking the Mountaineer’s Route to the 360 panoramic view […]
The narratives in this book are of journeys made in three wildernesses - on a coastal island, in a Western mountain range, and on the Colorado River in the Grand […]
Topics we'll cover: Where to go, planning, and how to get permits Gear/Kit: Must have vs nice to have (from clothing to footwear, and camping essentials) Hydration (including filtration) Nutrition […]
Trail statistics are approximate. For safety purposes always assume they are underestimated. But don’t be disappointed if they are overestimated. Bring more water and snacks than you think you’ll need. Trail descriptions are based on previous hikes. Current conditions are unknown until arrival. Expect the unexpected and plan accordingly. The Organizers and members of Hiking With Dean are not professional leaders, guides, or mountaineers. The function of the member or organizer is only to organize the trip. Each person who shows up for a trip/meetup (and their guest or guests) is responsible for his or her own safety. By attending a hike, or any other event organized by this group, you are acknowledging that you and any guests that you bring are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the activity and freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, and further agree to release and discharge the Organizers, Members of the Hiking With Dean Meetup Group from and against any and all liability arising from your participation in the group activities per our ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND LIABILITY WAIVER and Section 6.2 of the Meetup.com Terms of Service. |
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